As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
VISUAL INSPECTION OF M/R BLADE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION FOUND A .017 IN. DEEP DENT IN THE LOWER GRIP PLATE AT STATION 17.5. THIS M/R BLADE WAS PREVIOUSLY REMOVED IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION AND PLACED IN STOCK. COMMUNICATION WITH MFG PSE RECOMMENDS SENDING TO RBI FOR REWORK. THIS M/R BLADE HAS 2921.6 TT SINCE NEW. THE CAUSE OF THE DAMAGE IS UNKNOWN. SUSPECT M/R BLADE WAS DAMAGED IN HANDLING. (K)